Women's 4-Day Yosemite Valley North Rim Backpacking Trip

With your small group and experienced Explorer Chick Guide, you will climb steep, challenging trails along the North Rim. You will hike 20 miles and over 5800 feet of elevation gain over three days. Overlooking dramatic vistas of the Yosemite Valley (some badass level stuff), you'll visit the park's tallest waterfall, peer into the reflection of Mirror Lake and see Half Dome looking back at you; hike to the top of North Dome for some of the most iconic and sweeping views of the valley below; sleep under the stars near Snow and Yosemite Creeks, and catch a sunrise at Indian Arch.

Don't worry, we'll take care of the logistics, permits, food and equipment. You just bring your hiker booty!

SNOW CREEK TRAIL: Switchbacks to the Sky

Your Explorer Chick Guide will lead you and your small group on an epic adventure along one of the most challenging but rewarding trails in the park: the Snow Creek Trail. During your trek you will champ the Switchbacks to the Sky to hike above the famed Yosemite Valley along the North Rim with an eagle eye's view of the jaw-dropping scenery below. You will visit the park's only granite arch, and explore the park's tallest waterfall from top to bottom.

Your route will be less crowded than the many of the others in the park, allowing you time and space to take in all of the gorgeousness including views of Half Dome, Clouds Rest, Tenaya Canyon and Mount Watkins. Yes, there’s serious mileage and elevation gains. Worth it? Hell yes!

Don’t have backpacking equipment, but can beast the stairs? Perfect. Explorer Chick has you covered with:

• Shared Tents
• Sleeping bag
• Sleeping pad
• Backpack
• Trekking poles
• Shared cookware

All you need to do is to show up ready for backpacking SHE-nanigans and you'll get that National Parks bucket list checked.

For full trip details, please visit the website. 

*PLEASE READ!* IMPORTANT PERMIT INFORMATION

Yosemite strictly limits the number of Backcountry permits to hike. Your trip dates are not confirmed until we have secured Backcountry Wilderness Permits. We will know approximately 6 months in advance of your trip departure.

Do not book travel arrangements until you have received confirmation from Explorer Chick. 

You’ll have a choice to rebook to an available date or receive a full refund for trips without secured permits.